Non-Degree Planned Sixth-Year Rank I: Elementary Education, Ref. #084

Planned Sixth Year/Rank I programs lead to the Rank I salary change for certified
teachers.

Admission Requirements: Please refer to the university admission requirements for graduate students along
with the requirements for the Planned Sixth-Year Rank I : Elementary Education which
can be found on the Graduate School Admission webpage.

General Guidelines:

A minimum of either (a) 30 semester hours of approved graduate level credit in addition
to the requirements for the Rank II salary classification, or (b) 60 semester hours
of approved graduate level credit, including a master's degree, must be completed.

Students seeking admission to this program must complete an online application.

Graduate of accredited institutions other than Western Kentucky University must submit
an official transcript showing the completed degree to the Graduate School.

A current copy of Teaching Certificate must be submitted.

All course work must be planned in consultation with the advisor and must be related
to the professional needs of the student.

A minimum of 15 semester hours must be completed in courses numbered 500 or higher.

A "B" average must be maintained, and no course grade lower than a "C" may be counted.

At least 15 of the required hours must be completed at WKU. With the approval of the
advisor and the certification officer, the remaining hours may be taken at other institutions,
provided that the grades earned are "B" or higher and other transfer regulations are
met.

A minimum of 24 hours of the total 60 (62 hours when based on Rank II salary classification)
must be in academic work apart from professional education. These hours must be in
the candidate's major or minor, area of preparation, or in supporting courses from
other disciplines as approved by the institution.

Program Requirements This program requires 30 semester hours in addition to the requirements for a Planned
Fifth-Year program, or 60 semester hours including a master's degree.